Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

Perfect for the holidays, this crowd-pleasing sweet potato casserole with crunchy pecan topping is jazzed up with the addition of raisins and shredded coconut.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ⅔ cup raisins
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted and cooled
• ⅔ cup shredded coconut
• 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool.

Step 4

Mash potatoes to a smooth consistency with a fork or potato masher. Mix in raisins, coconut, sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Mix together 1/2 cup melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together; sprinkle over potato mixture.